How to Pronounce "go through channels"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈtʃænəɫz
GOH-THROO-CHAN-uhlz
ɡˈəʊ/ /θɹˈuː/ /tʃˈænəlz
goh-THROO-CHAN-uhlz
Definition
To use the proper or official procedures to get something done, usually within an organization or system.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈtʃænəɫz
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /θɹˈuː/ /tʃˈænəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-THROO-CHAN-uhlz
UK
goh-THROO-CHAN-uhlz
Listen in Context
If you want to submit a complaint, you need to go through channels.
We have to go through channels to get approval for the new project.
To get a visa, you must go through channels at the embassy.
He tried to get things done quickly, but unless you go through channels, nothing gets approved.